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#468 of 1,280 schools in IA

Top 37% in state

Woodbury Central High School

High School · Woodbury Central Comm School District · Moville, IA

A Woodbury Central Comm School District high school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

408 South 4th St, Moville, IA 51039

  • Math 68% vs IA 67% (2025)
  • Reading 81% vs IA 74% (2025)
  • 90%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress4.9Below Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency67.7% (2025 ISASP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency81.2% (2025 ISASP)
Math vs. State Avg+1.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency74% (2025 ISASP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)80% (model expectation from 2025 ISASP)
vs. Expected-5.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile38th
College Readiness9.1Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate90%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$14,196
Chronic Absenteeism21.5%

Students at Woodbury Central High School score 74% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 80%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 ISASP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.

Math Proficiency68%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
67%(2025 ISASP)
ELA Proficiency81%(2025 ISASP)
School
State
74%(2025 ISASP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 75% recently.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
85%
ELA
95%
2010
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2013
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2014
Math
95%
ELA
85%
2015
Math
85%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
95%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
95%
ELA
95%
2018
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2019
Math
85%
ELA
85%
2020*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2021*
Math
62%
ELA
82%
2022
Math
52%
ELA
87%
2025
Math
68%
ELA
81%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 79% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 35 test records from IA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

27.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Woodbury Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 36Car-Dependent
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low92/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$105,994

Median home value

$226,900

Median rent

$748/mo

College educated

28.2%

Homeownership

85.4%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51039; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Woodbury Central Comm School District

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#3 of 3
District spending per student
$14,196NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Woodbury Central High School is listed in Woodbury Central Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Woodbury Central High School

Woodbury Central High School is a public high school in Moville, IA, part of Woodbury Central Comm School District, serving approximately 181 students in grades 9th-12th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodbury Central High School

What grades does Woodbury Central High School serve?

Woodbury Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Woodbury Central High School?

Woodbury Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 181 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Central High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Woodbury Central High School is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Woodbury Central High School rank in IA?

Woodbury Central High School ranks #468 of 1,280 schools in IA.

What is Woodbury Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodbury Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Woodbury Central High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Woodbury Central High School has 79% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Woodbury Central High School a charter school?

No, Woodbury Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Woodbury Central High School a Title I school?

No, Woodbury Central High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Woodbury Central High School?

27.1% of students at Woodbury Central High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
181
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Woodbury County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.5%
4-Year Graduation
90%+
Area population (ZIP 51039)
2,831
Area average commute
24.9 min
Area median age
36.1
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ISASP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ISASP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51039; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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